In our early days of marriage, Jeremiah and I served in an apartment ministry where we built relationships with residents and provided meals once a week in order to build community retention. One evening when we were hosting …
How to find joy this Christmas when you’re in the middle of pain
Several Christmas seasons ago when I had four kids all under the age of five, I struggled immensely through the holidays. I was physically and emotionally drained, sleep deprived, and my husband was traveling a lot with his work schedule. Expectations with …
If You’re Worried About Your Child’s Future
Sometimes it comes out of nowhere. Sometimes it’s a thought in the back of my mind. But when these words and worries come, they’re fierce and have the ability to hold me captive…
Why You Should Find Time to do Absolutely Nothing This Christmas
A few days ago, I came home and collapsed on our brown leather couch. I just sat there– didn’t even stare at my phone for the latest news, cute photos of friends’ kids, or even check our bank account. I just rested my mind and body. Prior to that day…
If Worry & Anxiety is Choking the Life Out of You …
We were traveling back from visiting my husband’s brother in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and had about 2 hours left on our trip. We stopped at Sam’s Club to stock up on groceries and other items that we don’t have in our small town. I had my four kids with me while Jeremiah was taking care of something at the guest services desk and as I was pushing the shopping cart, anxiety and panic came over me. My three and four-year-old were running ahead and refusing to listen…
5 Words That Could Mean Life or Death to Your Marriage
If you’ve followed my blog for a length of time, you may remember this article I wrote. It ended up going viral in December 2013. Since it’s been almost four years and I have new readers, I wanted to repost it. I pray the Lord will use it to encourage and strengthen your marriage! A few …
Appreciating Your Husband for Who He is
A few years ago, my husband found a killer deal for a nice bed frame off Craigslist that he wanted to get for us. We’d been married 9.5 years and had never experienced the thrills of a king-sized bed. The problem was that it was nap time for our kids and we had to drive …
3 Ways to Waste Your Time Wisely in 2017
My friend and neighbor Jill invited me over for coffee a few days ago and we got on the topic of time and how it goes by so quickly. “How is it already 2017?” she asked. “You have been here two years in June.”